[audio] @kingofwei; open

[pure_havoc]

[there's a bit of a pause before the calm, mellifluous voice begins - he doesn't know the etiquette here. Oh well here goes.]

This is Cao Pi, styled Zihuan, Lord of Wei. I have spoken to few of you here, as of yet, but I hope you will indulge me for a moment. I feel this is important, given the extensive list of casualties in the bulletin yesterday.

Even with the guidance of the experienced residents and a valuable goal, things did not go so well. A number of problems have surfaced, exposing us for the weak and inexperienced fools we are in this land of the dead. Things must change, not the least of which is organization. I have...what you may call some experience in that realm. [dryly with a touch of sarcasm. Yo I'm an emperor in some timelines I got your organization right here] I would like to suggest to the community at large that we gather to discuss our options going forward. Not using this technology, no...I feel that seeing one another face to face goes much further toward fostering community and building trust in one another.

If I understand things right, the next ferry should arrive in a few days. I offer this idea: the day after, everyone keen on sharing ideas for how to prepare ourselves for future disasters should meet in the town hall, so as to include any newcomers. It is not, I am sorry to say, a party. This is a time to unite and share our thoughts and our skills so that we do not end up with another round of chaos like the attacks which ended the party and took so many of those who went out into the forest. Many of you are capable and strong; we cannot afford to sit around and idly muse on possible ways to protect the town and each other in private any longer. For better or worse we are a town unto ourselves, and we must work together.

Then, when the crescent moon rises on the second day of the month, let us meet in the town hall. What say you?

[he leaves the floor open to discuss his idea. If anyone texts him he'll text back but man talking at people is so much easier for a third century dude. Also, he likes to hear himself talk if this post is any indication]

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@missprincessmary; voice

[withsadness]

I'll come!

[Even though it's pointedly not a party, he said. And maybe she's not exactly the exact target demographic for this message but you know what he gets her anyway.]

[pure_havoc]

[well that's something, at least. Speaking of what few people he's actually met...]

Have you ideas, Lady Mary?

[withsadness]

Hmmm...

[She didn't, at least that wasn't the intention of her bright and enthusiastic agreement to attend. Mary does like to maintain, however, that she is as smart and clever as she is creative, so she takes a moment to think about it.]

Maybe from now on we can prepare some kind of welcoming speech or committee of our own? To be upfront and direct the people off the ferry. We can use the things that we know and have experienced so far to guide them, and it'll take some pressure off of Doctor Will and Rastus! We could take turns, so the same person doesn't have to do it each time.

[Aside from that...]

Maybe we could make a list of all the things that people want to do, figure out a priority order, and work on things either one by one or just as we have enough volunteers to do them? That way nobody runs off on their own...maybe if they know that other people are hoping for the same things, they won't feel the need to go alone without preparing better.

@riku; voice

[equinoctials]

[ Honestly, Riku's not sure preparedness and experience was the problem. Things went wrong in unexpected ways, and those that survived... were lucky. Or unlucky, depending on one's perspective.

On the other hand, that's not really worth arguing when the core message is something Riku supports. Coming together to collaborate on how to move forward. Riku is not a leader, he's not even a good follower, but even he knows when to shut up and color. Took a while learning that, too. ]

Let's partner some of the newcomers with the ones that have already been here a while. We can take them out to find resources, have a look around.

[ To show them how it's done, just in case some new disaster wipes out the others that came before, a possibility that Riku doesn't voice. The weariness is there in his voice anyway. ]

There's the record books, too. If there's anything to add since the last time, better we stay on top of it.

[pure_havoc]

Both quality ideas. The record books are in the town hall, correct? It would be a good time to go over them.

[he's quite pleased to have gotten Riku's attention, given his associations]

You are the young man who was looking for missing people, not long ago. Did your search come to anything? Positive or negative.

[equinoctials]

Riku.

[ He's neglected to introduce himself properly for kings and emperors alike before. Mickey's well meaning lessons on manners may have rubbed off a little. He was always good at getting through to troubled teenagers. ]

...The flooding made the search too difficult. We buried Kairi the other day.

There's been other casualties since then.

[ Even if Riku hasn't found his replica Dawn's body, he's well aware he's gone. He could feel it, a piece ripped from his heart. ]

audio, @HK

[catholicisms]

Seems like a good idea. As someone who arrived only recently, it seems as if there's a lot of activity and searching going on, which is good. That said, information doesn't always travel. If we are all stuck here until we understand what is happening in this town, it makes sense to pool or knowledge.

( aka this means he will come listen to everything shared but probably still wander into the forest by himself because teamwork is for chumps. but he'll still go, does that count for anything??? )

[pure_havoc]

[Matt plz don't get killed]

Ah, Master Matt. I had hoped you would be interested. You have a valid point - that it doesn't do us any good to explore if we do not share what we've found. There was someone making an attempt at organizing information, I spoke briefly with him, but it was over the network and I don't know what's come of that effort.

[catholicisms]

( WHY NOT he'd prob get a few do-overs!! )

A monthly meeting would be a good way to share both initiatives and progress. If another way to share information shakes out, all the better, but the consistent organization could help us keep moving forward.

@subzero; voice

[saibot]

It would be foolish to trust someone even after meeting face to face. Though at least you admit to the follies of the most recent events -- something I cannot say for others.

Speaking from experience those who walk among the dead eventually turn on one another, I doubt this place will be much different even with such an inspiring speech.

THANKS NOOB

[pure_havoc]

[oh this is going to go so well, he can tell]

Folly is in the eye of the beholder. I had no direct involvement one way or another in the mission so I can hardly criticize, though I can see several ways in which I might have done it differently.

So in your experience, we should simply wait until we reach that point and allow the lighthouse keeper to 'reset' us, then. Is that it?

@scientia; voice

[reigniter]

While the fail of our previous mission has put a decent amount of distrust in each other, we do need to remain levelheaded.

[Ignis sees it as a fail because one- *way* too many people died and two- whatever safety around spirits they built now is gone because of the foghorn. And only for a single task to be accomplished? Too much.]

But yes, without Captain Winters, we have to inform the newcomers about the situation here. He was the one that greeted us here first and didn't sugarcoat his words. We need to lay forward clear information- for the better or for worse. Hiding and lying about the facts will help no one.

[pure_havoc]

[oho, now there's a username he was hoping to hear from]

Agreed. This is the sort of situation where we are going to have to start viewing each other as allies in a coalition, if nothing else. To continue to go it alone will only worsen the chaos until we're all dead - at her hands if nothing else.

You and I traded messages at her appearance the other day. I believe you have a keen grasp on the situation, young master.

[primordialerebus]

Can I come? I just want to know what's going on.

[pure_havoc]

all are welcome. if we have a shipment of newcomers they will also need to know what's happening

@javert, voice

[policier]

You think it is pure luck that we survived while others did not?

( The voice on the other end is haughty, gruff, and dripping with authority. He's not going to argue that there aren't fools within their midst, and that is what had got a lot of them killed, but he doesn't think it is so much a problem of disorganization. )

No. We have many strong fighters here, people who are skilled and intelligent. We were just outmatched, fighting off inhuman creatures in a world we still know barely anything about.

I shall be the meeting to provide whatever input I can. We have not met yet, sir, but I was a police inspector in Paris.

[pure_havoc]

[this fishing expedition of his has yielded such a good catch!]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with 'Paris' but I would venture to guess in trade you have not heard of Wei, so fair is fair. Such experience is valuable, Inspector.

But I don't know that I can call it luck. I have fought demons, and that isn't me being poetic. Skill and intelligence are important but if they aren't properly organized and directed, they becomes as blunted as a dull sword.

@cuttingedge; voice

[knifecollecting]

[Oh, wow. What a jerk...

Jo is a firm believer in people earning trust, and this guy is not. And, honestly, fuck royalty. Being born to someone in charge doesn't mean anything.]

You really think calling us fools is going to get us to listen to you?

[pure_havoc]

[honestly he was trying not to be, for once. Well, except to Bi-Han, but that doesn't count]

I believe I said 'we.' That includes me.

@parker — voice.

[webshoots]

That's not a bad idea. A central, localised hub for knowledge, resources and support will help any new arrivals settle in if they want it.

[pure_havoc]

I'm sure they'll have questions. The town hall already has books on hand, it would serve for this purpose as well.

Unless, of course, Master Rastus decides to take up Winters' welcome task. [dryly, he's totally kidding]

@dclaire

[consecrates]

can we attend even if we have not much to offer?
i arrived just recently, so.

[ that's not true, but she'd rather not share too much of herself until she's figured things out on her own. ]

[pure_havoc]

please do. it is as much to learn from each other as it is to talk about our ideas. who knows? you may be inspired just by listening.

audio; @fleuret

[luxoraculi]

Lord Cao Pi, the idea you've offered is an extremely wise one, and I would like to be able to help you in any way that I can.

[pure_havoc]

Your presence will be most welcome, my lady. By all means, come and see where you can best offer your advice or assistance.